Nigerians are being hit from all sides by a combination of factors that are making their lives increasingly difficult. These include rising cost of living which is reflected in double-digit inflation, stagnant wages, non-payment or the late payment of salaries, a cash crunch and fuel scarcity. A defining moment could come after the swearing-in of Nigeria’s new president on May … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s fuel subsidy: it’s time to kill it and spend the money in ways that benefit the poor
Africa
Sudan celebrates International Women’s Day and the 70th anniversary of the women’s movement in Sudan
For International Women’s Day 2023, UN Women Sudan teamed up with civil society organizations (CSOs), youth activists, artists, development partners and the UN to host events, raise awareness and galvanize action to bridge the gender digital divide. The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023, was, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for … [Read more...] about Sudan celebrates International Women’s Day and the 70th anniversary of the women’s movement in Sudan
Angolan Infrastructure Poised to Spur Growth and Diversification
Download logoFor Angola to achieve its targeted 9.9 GW of installed generation capacity and 60% electrification rate by 2025, the country’s Government has instituted an ambitious infrastructure plan. This plan is supported by a series of regulatory reforms, incentives for investors, and strategic partnerships that will require the execution of bankable Power Purchase … [Read more...] about Angolan Infrastructure Poised to Spur Growth and Diversification
Afreximbank acts as Joint Lead Manager on Mauritius Commercial Bank’s US$300 million Debut International Senior Bond
Download logoAfrican Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), through its Advisory and Capital Markets (ACMA) division, has acted as Joint Lead Manager for the debut US$300 million RegS-only international senior unsecured notes issued by Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) under its US$3 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme. The Notes offering, which was … [Read more...] about Afreximbank acts as Joint Lead Manager on Mauritius Commercial Bank’s US$300 million Debut International Senior Bond
World Press Freedom Day: Afrobarometer data show increase in support for media freedom
A majority of Africans endorse the media’s “right to publish any views and ideas without government control,” rejecting the idea that a government should be able to prevent the media from publishing “things that it disapproves of,” new Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) survey findings show. Support for media freedom is the majority view … [Read more...] about World Press Freedom Day: Afrobarometer data show increase in support for media freedom
